Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting at France's request to address escalating violence in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah. The growing conflict has raised concerns about potential Israeli strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut.
The session also underscored uncertainty surrounding US-Iran negotiations, which are reportedly affected by faltering ceasefire efforts in the region.
Amid cross-border hostilities, civilians displaced by the conflict have gathered near the Qasmiyyeh bridge in southern Lebanon, highlighting the human impact of the clashes.